Experience West End Ecology Tours - Popular
STINGRAY EXPERIENCE
REEF RESCUE SNORKEL EXPERIENCE
REEF RESCUE SNORKEL EXPERIENCE
Our signature "Stingray Experience Tour" held in shallow water on a deserted cay off the Settlement of West End is one of the most popular educational ecology tours on Grand Bahama Island. Visitors are briefed on stingray behavior and then immersed into an environment to touch, feed and snorkel with wild stingrays. For maximum interaction with the rays’ guests are limited to 6 persons. Exceptions for additional guests are determined on a case-by-case basis. For larger groups please inquire about charter rates for a second boat to accommodate everyone comfortably.
REEF RESCUE SNORKEL EXPERIENCE
REEF RESCUE SNORKEL EXPERIENCE
REEF RESCUE SNORKEL EXPERIENCE
The "Reef Rescue Snorkel Experience" features amazing snorkel reefs - Settlement Point West and Settlement Point South, Nirvana I @ Indian Cay, Nirvana II @ Wood Cay and Bootle Bay that provide additional opportunities to observe a variety of fish. As part of our conservation efforts we are delighted to partner with the Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS) with 5 coral reef domes to create new habitat for fish and other marine life. Underwater photography opportunities can provide some incredible images of wildlife. There are 3 popular reefs and boat wreck sites that provide incredible sea life to film including sharks, stingrays, moray eels and thousands of fish.
REEF FISHING EXPERIENCE
REEF RESCUE SNORKEL EXPERIENCE
REEF FISHING EXPERIENCE
Almost everyone loves to catch fish or is willing to learn, and the "Reef Fishing Experience Tour" provides a great opportunity to catch a variety of reef fish - Lane Snapper, Porgy, Yellowtail Snapper, Blue Runner, Grunt, Margate and Mutton Snapper. During the trolling portion Barracuda, Mackerel, Yellow Jack or Grouper are caught on a seasonal basis.
Guests can choose up to 2 options Trolling, Bottom Fishing. Our specialty program designed for experienced Freedivers who Spearfish is offered as an option and a professional Bahamian Freedive Spotter is required as an add-on for safety..
The Little Bahama Bank is located in the northwestern Bahamas and is known for world class fishing among professional and recreational sport fishermen to local fishers seeking subsistence from the shallow reefs and drops.
Experience West End Ecology Tours - Specialty
SANDY CAY EXPERIENCE
THE ULTIMATE ECO-EXPERIENCE
THE ULTIMATE ECO-EXPERIENCE
There are few opportunities where visitors can snorkel with Southern Stingrays and Lemon Sharks in a shallow water environment. This exceptional experience is a rare encounter with marine wildlife up close and personal in a well designed format for couples only.
During "Sandy Cay Experience" visitors will learn about the conservation and
There are few opportunities where visitors can snorkel with Southern Stingrays and Lemon Sharks in a shallow water environment. This exceptional experience is a rare encounter with marine wildlife up close and personal in a well designed format for couples only.
During "Sandy Cay Experience" visitors will learn about the conservation and foraging habits of stingrays and their close relationship to sharks. The Hard Wire DNA Experiment is the newest component to a popular program that is gaining popularity with visitors from around the world.
THE ULTIMATE ECO-EXPERIENCE
THE ULTIMATE ECO-EXPERIENCE
THE ULTIMATE ECO-EXPERIENCE
West End Ecology Tours is pleased to introduce the next generation ecology tour program for visitors, residents, marine wildlife researchers, college and university marine biology graduates and high school students to enjoy a remarkable day experiencing the ultimate ecology excursion unlike any other offered in The Bahamas.
The spirit o
West End Ecology Tours is pleased to introduce the next generation ecology tour program for visitors, residents, marine wildlife researchers, college and university marine biology graduates and high school students to enjoy a remarkable day experiencing the ultimate ecology excursion unlike any other offered in The Bahamas.
The spirit of the tour encompasses the best elements of marine life habitat and provide support and a gateway to acquire satellite tracking tags for stingrays to collect statistics on the foraging range, mating seasons, birth locations as well as research data on social behavior and habitat zones.
This 2-day program encompasses several elements of wildlife encounters to include: stingray and shark interaction, tracking and filming conch for marine resource research, a stopover to a shallow water boat wreck or inspect and film the growth of coral reef domes established to create future habitat zones for fish and other marine life.
FAMILY & FRIENDS
THE ULTIMATE ECO-EXPERIENCE
FAMILY & FRIENDS
This specialty tour is dedicated to dedicated eco-families and friends including, grandparents, parents, and their children who would enjoy interacting with Amazing Stingray's and Wildlife at Sandy Cay; Snorkeling Beautiful Reefs and Fishing off West End, Grand Bahama Island.
A customized 2 or 3 day ecology tour is the perfect way for the
This specialty tour is dedicated to dedicated eco-families and friends including, grandparents, parents, and their children who would enjoy interacting with Amazing Stingray's and Wildlife at Sandy Cay; Snorkeling Beautiful Reefs and Fishing off West End, Grand Bahama Island.
A customized 2 or 3 day ecology tour is the perfect way for the entire family and friends to share their love of nature. Click on the BOOK NOW button to select from the Stingray Experience, Reef Rescue Experience, Reef Fishing Experience and Ultimate Eco-Experience Tours, to create the perfect eco-family and friends experience.